Artists dazzled crowds in the first night of a huge music festival in Bridport

Here's how you can watch the Dorset-filmed crime drama Broadchurch on Netflix, said to be 'one of the greatest ever made'

Lyme Regis is quietly emerging as one of Dorset’s most exciting foodie destinations, with visitors now saying some of its restaurants deserve "more than five stars."

These pictures show snowdrifts up to 30ft deep which cut off towns and villages across Dorset for days during the ferocious blizzard of February 1978

Publicans in west Dorset have welcomed support from the government but fear it may not be enough to keep businesses alive in the future

A fairly unpopulated part of west Dorset has a fascinating natural curiosity.

A woman who set up a support group for people suffering from Multiple Sclerosis hopes that a new drug that has been hailed ‘life-changing’ will help tackle loneliness within the community

UK retailers have been asked to implement a ban on selling disposable barbecues until further notice due to wildfire risks

The upcoming lunar eclipse will follow the deep partial solar eclipse that happened on Wednesday (August 12).

Bridport Torchlight Procession cancelled over fire risk.

Officers from the Bridport Neighbourhood Policing Team attended a property near St. Marys Church on South Street at around midday to carry out an arrest enquiry involving a man who had previously evaded police earlier in the week.

Jurassic Fields has officially returned to Bridport in what is set to be a weekend of fun in the sunshine

Emergency services were forced to abandon a lifeboat demonstration at an annual event after a woman and a child became stranded offshore in West Bay

Sunlight reflecting through a discarded glass bottle is believed to have caused a grass fire at a holiday park yesterday afternoon

Firefighters rushed to the scene of a car fire in Bridport town centre during the early hours of the morning

Residents across Dorset received an emergency alert to their phones this evening warning of a 'very high risk of wildfires' across the country

Almost 600 coastguards have called for a vote of no confidence in the chief executive of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).

First Ever PorkFest Sets New Standard as Dorset Community Raises Major Funds for Looseheadz

A walker was rescued after falling and suffering a suspected broken leg on a remote section of coastal path

Bridport's Jurassic Fields Festival is set to return this weekend, featuring a packed schedule of live music and entertainment

A number of safety tips have been issued ahead of Bridport’s beloved carnival and torchlight procession that returns to town next weekend

A brand-new seafront bar which will offer scenic views all year round has opened in Lyme Regis

Bridport and Lyme Regis weather forecast: sunny days, highs up to 28°C, moderate winds, and pollen levels. Full UK South West forecast for 14–17 August.

A challenging two-mile sea swim that attracts crowds every year is set to take place along the Jurassic Coast

A Masonic lodge has marked 100 years at its historic hall

Bridport may be waiting until nearly 2030 before it gets its new homes promised by the local plan, following national planning reforms and promises from the new Prime Minister

Long-serving deputy Mark Green has been appointed as the new town clerk of Lyme Regis, and will begin the role on September 10.

This weekend sees the release of a new science fiction survival film, co-existing alongside other films in Dorset cinemas

STUDENTS across west Dorset have been celebrating picking up their A level results.

Students across Dorset pick up their A-level results this morning.

Crowds packed seafronts, hilltops and beauty spots in Dorset to get a glimpse of a once in a lifetime astronomical event

Students at The Woodroffe School are celebrating after achieving strong A-Level and Level 3 results, with 75 per cent of grades awarded at A* to C

Despite strict new rules, wild campers continue to descend on a west Dorset beach with some causing problems for locals

A popular bar in Bridport has closed its doors for the rest of the summer over ‘licensing’ issues

A hugely popular music festival returns tomorrow with beloved noughties acts set to take centre stage

One of the most significant fossil collections ever assembled from the Jurassic Coast has been sold to a museum in Abu Dhabi after British institutions were unable to buy it, it has been revealed.

Firefighters were delayed while responding to reports of a fire near Eggardon Hill after parked vehicles made it difficult for their appliance to reach the scene

A major stretch of the A37 between Dorchester and Yeovil is due to close from next week while Dorset Council carries out resurfacing work.

Public comments are being invited on proposals to strengthen part of West Bay’s harbour wall amid concerns over cracking, movement, and continuing deterioration.

Audiences will be treated to an afternoon of music at St Mary’s Church

Moves to reduce homelessness through a landlord incentive scheme have reached a further milestone.

A community raft race which always promises to bring calamity to West Bay has raised thousands for the local lifesaving service, it has been confirmed

Andy Burnham has warned water companies they cannot treat customers as a “blank cheque” as they ask for £3.4bn more.

A man has sadly died after being found unresponsive in Bridport

A number of roads in Bridport will close next month for essential works

Queues are snaking through town centres across Dorset as demand continues to soar for solar eclipse glasses ahead of tonight’s rare celestial event

A disposable barbecue used by teenagers in a public park has sparked a warning from firefighters

A week of festivities has come to an end in a west Dorset town as crowds gathered for its much-loved annual carnival

National Highways to close A35 Bridport Bypass and layby for Bridport Carnival Torchlight Procession on 23 August 2026. Diversions and signs in place.

Wessex Internet fibre works to close sections of Uploders and New Road, Dorset, from 10 August–11 September 2026; Bridport parking restrictions formalised.